Transport Coordinator

Talented People•Alton, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

An established business is recruiting a Transport Coordinator to join its busy team in an office-based role in Alton, Hampshire. The position oversees driver planning and delivery coordination across five UK depots and suits someone who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while helping transport operations run efficiently. The role involves coordinating daily transport activity, planning driver schedules, routes, vehicle loads and collections, and working with drivers and teams across the business. The coordinator is also the main contact for driver queries and delivery issues, monitors delivery schedules and customer ETA updates, manages depot allocation and failed or incomplete deliveries, and supports the Transport Manager with day-to-day operations. The salary is up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break. The role is office-based in Alton, Hampshire.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Transport Coordinator, Transport Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Driver Planner or in a similar role is ideally sought.
Experience in driver scheduling, route planning and delivery coordination.
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Good UK geographical knowledge.
Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
A full, valid UK driving licence.
Transport experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with relevant logistics or operational coordination experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) or route planning software such as Maxoptra.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily transport operations across all five UK depots.
Plan and optimise driver schedules, delivery routes, vehicle loads and collections.
Work closely with drivers, Depot Managers, Customer Service and Operations teams.
Act as the main point of contact for driver queries and delivery-related issues.
Monitor delivery schedules and provide accurate customer ETA updates.
Ensure orders are allocated to the correct depot and manage failed or incomplete deliveries.
Liaise with driver agencies and vehicle hire companies, including managing timesheets and purchase orders.
Monitor stock discrepancies and communicate issues to relevant teams.
Maintain accurate transport records and delivery performance reports.
Support the Transport Manager with the smooth running of transport operations.